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Paris in April: solid, though July remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 48.85°N 2.35°E
59°FMax temperature
34%Rainy days
11.4hSunshine / day

Paris weather in April

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
43°F – 59°F
🌧 Rainy days
34% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.3/10)

Should you visit Paris in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 34%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 59°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.4h/d

Our take: April in Paris is genuinely lovely if you embrace the unpredictability. Expect cool, crisp days (6–15°C) with frequent showers, so pack layers and a compact umbrella—perfect for wandering between cafés without feeling trapped indoors. You'll get solid daylight at 11+ hours, ideal for exploring parks as spring blooms arrive.

Paris in April by trip type

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Paris. Temperatures rise (15°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 34% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.3/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Paris

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌦️ January36°F45°F41%0.1in2.6h2.5/10
🌦️ February37°F50°F39%0.1in5.1h4.1/10
🌦️ March39°F54°F42%0.1in8.0h4.7/10
⛅ April43°F59°F34%0.1in11.4h7.0/10
🌤️ May50°F66°F41%0.1in11.9h7.2/10
🌤️ June57°F73°F40%0.1in13.0h7.9/10
🌤️ July59°F77°F31%0.1in12.8h8.3/10
🌤️ August59°F77°F31%0.1in11.8h8.2/10
🌤️ September55°F72°F32%0.1in10.1h7.6/10
🌦️ October50°F61°F40%0.1in7.0h6.0/10
🌦️ November43°F52°F43%0.1in4.7h4.1/10
🌦️ December37°F48°F42%0.1in2.7h3.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Paris averages 59°F, 34% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

April vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 8.3/10). Difference:

FAQ — Paris in April

Is April a good time to visit Paris?
April is an acceptable time for Paris (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.3/10) if possible.
What to do in Paris in April?
With 59°F max and 11.4h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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